Are Netflix Stars Jenna Ortega and Asia Ortega Related? What Do They Have in Common?

Published 03/20/2023, 8:30 AM EDT

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Are you wondering what new Netflix has added for viewers in their monthly release chart? You would be surprised that they are ready to welcome another Ortega on their platform. We all remember how the Gen-Z Scream queen set the internet on fire starring in the comedy-drama Wednesday. Jenna Ortega instantly took over the hearts of the audience, with her impeccable performance as a deadpan teenage version of this iconic character. Now Asia Ortega has made her debut on the streaming giant in a new highly anticipated Spanish series Sky High. But do you think their similar surname makes them acquainted in some way? Do these Netflix stars have something in common?

Taking the mantle of crime thriller as the protagonist, Asia Ortega arrived on Netflix on March 17. Sky High is a sequel series of the Spanish film Hasta el Cielor released about two years ago. The seven-episode show follows Sole, who finds out about the secret life of her husband after his death. So she takes the charge of this gangster business in her hand to take care of her son and becomes a crime boss.

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While seeing this surname on the cast list, many people might have wondered if she is related to our Wednesday star, Jenna Ortega. Well, just because they both have the same last name does not mean they have some family connections. The 20-year-old star is of Mexican-Puerto Rican descent and the fourth child in a family of six children. On the other hand, Asia Ortega is a descendant of an Argentinian father and a Spanish mother.

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Meanwhile, the only common thing both of them have is their Netflix projects, which recognized their talent and skill.

Jenna Ortega is very proud of her community

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Last year, the You star sat down with Deadline for a cover interview after her critically acclaimed performance in the film The Fallout. During the conversation, she was also asked about her heritage and what that has meant for her career. The American actress stated in her response that she has always loved her culture.

“It’s something that I’m very proud of. I grew up in a community [Coachella Valley, California] surrounded by all kinds of Hispanics,” explained Ortega. She continued that representing one’s heritage and culture in their work is a thing of self-esteem or self-respect. Just like she renowned the teen Wednesday Addams, who is a Latina character.

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What do you think of the two Ortegas? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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